Category: Tips and Tricks

  • Moving

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    Top tips for a stress-free move Moving into a new house or apartment can seem like a daunting task. You’ve probably accumulated a lot of stuff over the years. The idea of packing everything up can be anough to overwhelm anyone. But if you follow these top moving tips, you can make your next move…

  • Hardwood Floors

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    How to clean your hardwood floors without ruining them! Whether you installed hardwood flooring or inherited it from a previous owner, real hardwood floors can change the feel of an entire space. Whether light or dark colored, wide planks or parquet, hardwood floors are a sought after feature in a home. But actual hardwood floors…

  • Furniture Removal

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    Use organizations to pick up furniture you want to get rid of Are you wanting to clear out household items without having to leave home? Some people start the new year with the urge to purge their home of clutter and unwanted items. Once you’ve decided what to get rid of, the issue becomes figuring…

  • Winter Bulbs

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    How to force bulbs indoors during the winter Forcing bulbs is essentially tricking them into thinking spring has arrived. Here’s what to know about forcing bulbs. How to force bulbs indoors Essentially the process is similar to the one outdoors, except you are planting the bulbs in pots, and simulating the old, dark winter conditions…

  • Outdoor Faucets

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    Winterize your outdoor plumbing Even though you are probably not using your outdoor faucet or spigot as much during the winter as you do during the summer, that doesn’t mean you can just forget about it for the whole season. If your outdoor faucet, pipes, and water inside them freeze, you may be in for…

  • Home Value

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    Avoid these renovations that can hurt your home’s value What seems like an upgrade to you now may turn potential future buyers off. People purchase and move into new homes for many reasons. It’s one thing if the idea is to stay in a house for the rest of your life, but if you think…

  • Fireplaces

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    Never burn these items in a fireplace Just a reminder that a fireplace is not an incinerator. It is fireplace season in many areas right now. Time to remember those cozy evenings spent curled up in front of the fireplace. If you hav a wood-burning fireplace, you can’t just pop in anything made of wood…

  • Safe Fireplace

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    How to build a safe fireplace and chimney It’s that time of the year when you might be thinking of starting your first indoor fire or wood burning stove. Whether used for heating or for ambiance, fireplaces and wood burning stoves are great amenities. However they need to be properly installed. Data on fires There…

  • What to Repair Before You List

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    When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s important to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are four recommended repairs to make before selling your home.…